Senior Golden Sneakers
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Another wet and miserable day but I managed to walk George and Betty. The local river Fowey continues to breach it's banks so my routes to walking places are limited. It seems the norm now that as soon as I arrive on the moors and get the dogs organised to walk the heavens open so we're soaked before we get any distance. I had an interesting chat to a visiting family who were on their own magical mystery tour starting in the car park all about finding the old Victorian horse drawn railway. I gave them a few clues before driving home but did wonder how long before they headed for the local pub with it's roaring log fire! 😊
Me too on the slowing down journey. It seems I require far more coffee and tea breaks and extra effort to get started on any sort of chore. Then there is the hen house motorised door that continues to play up but even reading through trouble shooting instructions several times isn't helping my brain absorb them!
When I had my hip replacement pre op chat at the hospital I was advised to purchase a pair of what I call granny slippers which I did but thought they would go to the back of the wardrobe once the procedures were completed. Not so! I'm wearing them now because not only are they sturdy, my feet are warm as toast. That reminds me that my walking shoes, also sturdy, sent me flying this morning when trying to avoid a muddy puddle I stepped on to a granite rock set in the ground and slipped straight off. Luckily, although my ankle went over I managed to stop falling too far by putting out both arms and supporting myself on the wet grass. A reminder just how quickly accidents can occur.
Beautiful apples Anne although I still can't get over the fact people help themselves. Whatever happened to the polite Canadians I remember? 🤔 Our farm shop is currently selling British cox's that are full of gorgeous flavour and so much nicer than the tasteless South African apples in supermarkets I mentioned recently.
Buzz such wonderful stories about your family. Judy and Gerald mentioned the fabulous food on offer in your community and I told them from what you've said about it I know my weight would double if I lived there because I wouldn't be able to resist!! Your mention of dumplings has reminded me of the sweet and savoury dumplings on offer in Poland when I visited and I'm sure with so many hardworking Poles living in the UK if I looked in supermarkets I'd find them. Perhaps best not to!!
The sun is trying to peek through the clouds so I might take yet another look at the chickens' door before getting down to some serious painting of woodwork.
Happy Tuesday everyone.
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Just got up! But wanted to say I've just read the most interesting post from BUZZ. Thank you Buzz, I really enjoyed!
Meanwhile, back at the Apple orchard, Jilly needs her chicken and rice and I need my oatmeal to get the creaky bones uncreaked!
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Good morning. I need the leave in a couple of minutes but wanted to say hello and sending wishes for a healthy and safe day.
Jackie, thank goodness you weren’t injured. Accidents do happen just that quickly. Oooooh! It is lovely to find happy warm footwear. Ooh, and toasty gloves. I digress. Enjoy your tea.
Anne, the apples are beautiful. In the U.S., people have always filched an apple or two from a tree if it was close to the street or alley but taking everything you can reach? Oh my.
Buzz, thank you so much for your post. Lovely memories my friend. ❤️❤️
Hi Patsy and Sandy!!!
Hugs.
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Glad you survived the fall ntact JACKIE. Yes, it's so easy to fall! My last black eyed fall was due to the teensiest crack in the cement path in which my toeless sandal stuck. Wear those lovely comfy granny slippers! I've got a pair and only me and Jilly see them anyway.
It's going to reach 84 Fahrenheit today after freezing our buns off yesterday picking the apples. Then tomorrow it plummets again. Cox's Orange Pippins back in the farm shop! Oh my! That's wonderful news.
Yes LIN no apples up to arms length, but plenty for me, Mark, Michael, and Mary Jo at the top so we aren't complaining. Of course a few had squirrel bites in them!
Well, time to move on but you know, you younger gals should start preparing for later life now. 80 seems to be the magic cut off age. So:- easy gardens to maintain, less flower beds to weed or ponds to clean, floors that are easy to mop, everything painted so no touch ups required, no climbing on step ladders to reach top shelf items, well you get the picture, but the thing is to be prepared in advance so you can don your comfy slippers and put your tootsies up for a lovely long, accident free later years. You deserve it!
Said with love,
Anne. 🙃❤️🌹
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Happy Tuesday!
Sitting this afternoon but going back to my hairdresser to have my bangs and top shortened. I will probably regret that decision but right now it is too long and annoying. I am not 80 yet but I can tell I get tired more easily now but I do still get up on step ladders and such. Living alone you sometimes have to take chances but I am very careful.
Anne, good advice and since my foot doctor doesn't want me walking barefoot I always wear slippers. I have lots of pairs but I am not sure why. lol The apples look delicious are they on the sour side which is my favorite.
Lin, you also have a healthy and safe day.
Jackie, I am so happy that you didn't end up on your new hip, how frightening. You are lucky you didn't break a wrist but glad you are okay.
Buzz, thanks for sharing your wonderful memories.
Hello to Patsy.
Have a wonderful day.
Sandy
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SANDY, the apples are perfect, a combination of tart/sweet. They make great apple pies, but are also good to eat as is, Anne.1
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Phew, once I fixed the hens' door one more time I opened the tin of paint and got started. Within 5 minutes I was aware of strong fumes and better late than never read the tin.... contains solvents so keep windows open and allow 16 hours to dry. Of course I wouldn't have bought it if I'd read that in the first place but assumed modern paints were water based. How wrong!! Windows are wide open to allow fumes out but the fire has been lit in my lounge so we're cosy enough. As for the door on the hen house I think the heavy rain soaked the wood frame which then expanded and stopped it running smoothly. I'll pop down the garden soon and check it had closed for the night.
Like Sandy I continue to climb steps and do certain things that ask for trouble but that's me! My fall this morning was relatively gentle apart from a slight tweak of my ankle and a good night's sleep will rest that.
I've been down to the hens while George and Betty took a bathroom break and the hens' door has closed of its own accord so hopefully another problem solved! World athletics on tv so with a throw and Betty on my legs I'll wish you all a peaceful evening when yours arrives.
Jackie
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Hello dear sneakers. Another sunny day with cool temps. There was snow in our cascades and foothills. This is pretty early for us to have snow in our mountains. We were to have a hard frost over night but we just escaped that. It was 35 degrees. So I guess we can say autumn is in full swing here. I dare not mention winter......
All this talk of getting pedicures sounds so lovely but we have been warned to avoid them at our doctors office. If one has diabetes, the feet must have special care. So I ordered a pedicure kit with a special sander thing that can be sterilized with alcohol. It is to used on the toenails etc. seeing me in my dungeon, sitting on my desk chair, feet on a footstool, giving myself a pedicure, well just say it is a sight to behold!
I don’t climb ladders because I am very unsteady. I go downstairs very slowly. Our stairlift should be installed next month. It will require a complete redo of our stairs. I feel bad that we have to have this but in order for me to be able to get around easily, we are trying to avoid falling however we can. This is our aging in place strategy.
Anne, your apples look yummy. They look a lot like the Fuji apples we buy at Costco. But yours probably taste much better. Washington apples are a treat here. We always look for them in the stores. I love have a big red delicious apple with a thin slice of cheddar cheese. I know the cheese is a no-no but I am somewhat naughty.
Jackie: I am well acquainted with paint and all the fumes they can put out. Even the acrylics are dangerous. John installed an exhaust fan in my dungeon years ago. Just a reminder...paint and open flames can be extremely dangerous and quite flammable. Be very careful with that paint.
Sandy: you are amazing! Sitting three live wire kiddos with a puppy makes me weak, just to think about it. When I read to the kids at the library, it is for 30 minutes and then a mother or library staff helps serve the juice and a cookie. After just that (an hour all told) I am exhausted.
Howdy Lin & Jeri, and all other sneakers.
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Lovely posts today, despite dangerous falls, fumes, etc. It is good to read messages from dear friends. Today would have been our 42nd anniversary, plus there was an Oktoberfest dinner/dance tonight, and Mike died a couple of hours after the Oktoberfest party 3 years ago, so I allowed myself to be alone and kind of wallow in my feelings today! Not even m computer was opened while I adjusted once more to being without Mike. I'm doing better tonight in that area except I received an email from DD2 regarding the return of brain seizures, so she is leaving on Amtrak tomorrow back to NY and Sloan Kettering! Oh dear!
JACKIE, we have to learn about dangerous surfaces like wet grass, small carpets, ...I'm sure they made you aware of what to avoid when your new hip was put in. Falling is BAD!
PATSY, glad to hear about the lift going in! I have an excellent pedicure set sitting in a drawer. I envy being able to see well enough to use it! I end up bleeding from trimming skin instead of nails!
ANNE, sounds like you are headed in a good direction of acceptance about change. Good luck, whatever you decide.
SANDY, stepladders never fazed me until recently, when I had to replace a little light on my fan and found myself feeling dizzy up on the 3rd step. I called maintenance and they reprimanded me and said that's what they are here for! So no more ladders! You are pretty sensible so I trust you'll know when things get beyond your safety!
LIN, hope your day was fulfilling! Keep well and busy!
My eldest and her spouse left for Germany today and except for her fear of flying, I'm sure her 70th birthday will be spent spectacularly in Venice! She and my son's wife get along so well.
I think I will get to bed at a decent hour tonight, and will try to resist watching the news.
Buzz
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George has been delivered to the vet for his small operation to remove the lump on his back and because I was so close to the Aldi supermarket I stopped off for a few groceries. It's a beautiful day, cool, sunny and fresh so doors and windows are open and the smell of paint gradually disappearing. I've vacuumed downstairs, discovered a dear small and very dead bird under my desk, no doubt deposited by Brady so muttering to myself about why I never adopted young cats until we found the monster Brady dumped on the moors!
Usually my first task of the morning is to check the dining room floor just in case a creature has been left but I was in a rush to get George walked and to the vet so forgot until now! Betty disgraced herself peeing on a rug and so the joys of having pets continues!!
I've phoned and left a message with a gardening company about some tree surgery and hedge supporting that needs doing this Autumn. The couple used to run the local pub until the wife realised her husband was giving all the profits away by putting far too much food on customers' plates so they've gone back to wildlife habitat gardening which is their first love. Sue the gardener is taking a few days off as she's so upset about losing Blackberry which is quite understandable but has already said she is not up to the heavier work that's required.... sensible!
Big hugs to you Buzz. You know my heart goes out to you as you deal with the big hole Mike left in your life.
Anne, I'm sure I will be one of those stubborn old dears who refuses help, stairlifts and all other aids to see me through to the end! Of course I can think that now when I'm mobile so like Sandy must go forward one day at a time.
Sandy, are you happy with your shorter hair? If it's like mine all will be back to the way it was in no time. George is the same.... snip, snip and looking good until he shakes his head so his eyes disappear behind a curtain of fur!!
Well and truly over my fall Lin in fact had forgotten all about it until I began my post. Christmas stock is arriving in our stores, amongst it warm footwear and gloves which is the one aspect of Winter I enjoy, getting all wrapped up and cosy!
Patsy, if you can still reach your feet you are doing wonders! I'm getting back to touching my toes now I have freedom of movement but won't stop my pedicure lady coming here as it's such a luxury for me. We've become friends too so it's always lovely to see her plus George and Betty adore her too!
Lots to do so must get back to the vacuum cleaner then wash the kitchen floor which will take my mind off my cat Hebe's visit to the vet this afternoon. I've a feeling that lump in her neck is something nasty.
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I got up this morning and thought "you know Anne, you are so good at giving advice how about taking some yourself". So out came the steps and I've cleared all the cupboard top shelves in the kitchen of the things I use and need a stool to get at and replaced with dishes and glasses I rarely use except when I have folk over which isnt often these days, just leaving out a couple of glasses, mugs etc for me and Mike who usually eats here once a week at least. So, all my baking stuff is now lower down where it should be as I'm forever using it and now in sealed containers and mason jars to keep any hopeful bugs at bay. The next time I need something off the top shelves the long armed Michael can get it down. I now feel very smug, unbearable and righteous and will endeavour to ignore the top shelves from now on.
JACKIE, I sincerely hope George is back home and none the worse for his ordeal and Hebe too is just suffering from a benign lump. We all seem to get these odd bumps as we age and not always from my hated mosquitos. Also I must say how sorry I am about Blackberry who by your description will indeed be missed by Sue.
BUZZ, a sad time for you. Hard to believe it's three years since Mike left you. I'm afraid the deaths of beloved souls leave a forever hole in our hearts which never heals, and in a sad way that's sort of good as we remember the joyous times.
So here I am SANDY in my granny slippers. Never wore slippers or shoes in the house in the past, just socks, but good advice from your doctor on preventing stubbed toes and possible breaks.
PATSY, I found loads of little plastic containers with lids at the back of my cupboards, (which shows how much I cleaned the top shelves!) and they'll make great mixed paint holders if and when I get creative again this winter.
Now where's LIN? Galloping off somewhere interesting I guess.
Bye for now from the righteous Anne.0 -
Happy Wednesday! Lisa's house is nice and clean and the kids were fun to be with yesterday. They have a great area downstairs that is mostly a playroom so there was plenty to keep the kids busy although we played hide and seek a lot. Kids hide in the same place all the time which just makes me laugh.
I was supposed to meet friends for another friend's 85th birthday lunch but the birthday girl is sick so we have postponed. That makes me free for bingo but I think I am going to skip it since same friend is my bingo friend. It is rainy and miserable outside so a good day to stay in.
Anne, I always went barefoot in my house but since these stress fractures I have started to wear slippers especially with this big shoe trying to balance my feet. I am glad you got your cabinets straightened out but even happier that you did it carefully. I am expecting a new rod for my kitchen patio door and I think I will ask Bryanna to come and help just to be safe.
Jackie, I hate when our fur babies have to have any kind of procedure and pray both George and Hebe will be fine in no time. I do like my hair short, it is easier for me to manage. She just trimmed a few places that I though were too long and she didn't even charge me since I was only there about ten minutes.
Buzz, it is hard to believe it has been three years already since you lost Mike.
The saying Always loved, never forgotten is so true. Big ((((hugs)))) to you.
Patsy, on my way to sit I say to myself, self you are getting to old for this but once there and being with them it all goes away. They are such loving kids and my prayer is that I live long enough to see them grow up so they remember me.
Lin, hope your weather is better than ours and whatever adventures of the day you are doing are fun.
Have a great day.
Sandy
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Good drippy morning my friends. Last night was super storm evening. Tornado WARNINGS, storm warnings with mega sized hail and over 5 inches of rain. The sirens just kept going off. Ack. I was happy that we had our Mah Jongg time in the morning and later book club before all this rolled in. I had even gotten home and had picked up my mail when late in the afternoon the fronts rolled in. It was continual storm coverage on TV from about 4pm through 7pm and sirens going off. Anxiety!! This morning it is just drizzling and I am listening to the hard working sump pump.
I did run out and do my errands although I don’t think more rain is expected until tonight and again tomorrow. Got my few things at Trader Joe’s and HyVee (yeah discount). Stopped by the library to pick up the next book club selection and a fast stop at the credit union to deposit a check. Pleased to be home now. Going to crush more boxes as they did not all fit in the bin earlier this week. Now I am finished with my little tiny life events—WAKE UP! 😁😁
Anne, good job on reorganizing the cabinets. Well done. Very sensible organizational plan my friend. I just have to look after my own needs so really I need virtually no dinnerware etc. but of course I have lots. I use the same bowls, plates, pots and pans though and they are easy to grab. Now did Jilly approve of the arrangement?
Sandy, it is wonderful that you spend so much time with the kiddos. With all the pictures and things you’ve done with the kids, I believe they will remember you. Sorry your friend is ill but staying home may be just the ticket to help the foot to heal and honestly if you get the weather we had yesterday, it is really a good idea to stay home. Streets were flooded here.
Jackie, I hope George is doing well. I am worried for him. Hugs my friend. Also hoping for good news soon. Your dear gardener’s loss of Blackberry is tugging at my heart strings as well. ❤️❤️ I hope you find someone to take care of the large outdoor projects.
Buzz, my friend, three years. Oh my, I know you must find your own way. Many many hugs and best wishes. And I trust DD2 will be set right again. My goodness, that came out of the blue.
Patsy, hello my friend, having that lift installed is a wonderful addition to your home even if some changes you do not really love have to take place. I trust it will work well.
Oh, shoes in the house, we always wore shoes in the house. Maybe it was because my mom had arthritis and really couldn’t walk without them. But we did not have to take off our shoes in either of my grandparents’ homes either. Maybe it was a family thing. I did run about barefoot as a child and broke toes at least twice that I remember. Ouch.
Praying everyone stays safe. Hugs. ❤️❤️
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Home from my visit to the vet and George is currently sitting in the garden room trying desperately not to fall over as the anaesthetic is still in his system. All went well and I have painkillers to give him over the next couple of days and a blow up collar that he must wear overnight so he doesn't pull the dressing off. Hebe's lump is possibly as I thought, a tumour in her lymph gland. A needle biopsy and blood have been taken and sent off for analysis and I must keep an eye on her snuffly nose because low resistance could mean she has caught a cold. She seems fine in herself which is the important thing. I on the other hand am £428 lighter but they're both worth it.
Sandy, I'm sure the children will remember you because you give them so much love as well as fun when you visit. Not that you're going anywhere for a long ling time!
Lin, that's an awful lot of rain and I'm so glad you were safe at home although those warnings must still be terrifying.
Anne, I'm wondering if you are quietly planning for a move to that condo and sorting out what's needed or not. You're certainly on a mission of some sort!
Someone just phoned from the gardening company I called earlier but the reception was so bad we couldnt have a conversation so she will try again this evening. Sue also messaged earlier this afternoon to come over but I said no because I needed to concentrate on George and Hebe.
Time to remove the bandage on George's leg where the cannula had been then see if he will eat something. A beautiful evening but that means colder too so I'll light the fire.
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Hello everyone! We have high thin clouds here. It is to clear up this afternoon. Looks like a soup kind of day. Sort of chilly.
We did errands yesterday and picked up a subway veggie sandwich on the way home.
Ooooops must run I see a washing machine leak........
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Washing machine was out of balance and it caused a little leak but all is well and cleaned up.
I just wanted to say...
Buzz: dearest friend, you are so strong and wise, I am impressed how you honor your dearest love and remember the good times. I believe it speaks about the wonderful relationship you shared. Shedding a tear or two, a moment of reflection, a silent conversation with the molecules of Mike that still drift around you, a fitting celebration of a remarkable man. My thoughts are with you, my friend.
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Great news about George JACKIE and I'm crossing my fingers for Hebe. A lot of money, but as you say the pets are worth every penny.
I think we've got LINS weather. Tremendous storm last night and after a temperature of 84 Fahrenheit it's now down to 60 and its never stopped raining, hence me getting ambitious about making my food supplies more accessible. We haven't been anywhere with all this water apart from a quick dash in the garden.
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JACKIE dear, I hope your dear babies both come through this ending up well again! And you will forgive Brady's natural instincts once more...right?
SANDY, you will always be lovingly remembered as the best granma in the world, because that's what you are! And I'll bet Babe realizes you were a gem of a wife, too! We all recognize you as a bright and loving friend!
ANNE, funny we are at the clearing out point at the same time! I have tons of glasses I never use now sitting on those top shelves I cannot reach! And my red Keurig is at the ready right on my counter taking up 1/4 the space of my 14 cup drip maker! Still fighting with myself about giving away my Grill/Griddle Cuisinart that I really never used as I should have. I almost made pancakes on it the other day, and remembered what a pain in the neck it was putting it together and then washing without a dishwasher! I really could come down to just 4 of each shape dish or cup and give all the rest to someplace that gives things to people who really need them! I just delivered more than 10 bundles to be brought to the hurricane victims in the Bahamas.
LIN, so sorry about the dreadful weather you are experiencing. And Autumn is just starting!
And PATSY, thank you and the other darlings for understanding that hole I felt yesterday. I am grateful for the 39 years we were lucky to have shared. I must grab a bite now before watching today's political circus! Buzz
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Must tell you. I gave Maria a bunch of apples yesterday and she's given me three pieces of Apple cake today. She's a great baker.
Just watching your "favourite" person on our TV BUZZ. The lad is aging with all this "false news". Meanwhile Justin isn't canvassing for votes today, he's shown in the boxing ring. Don't know who he's boxing though!
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Good evening to all of my Sneaker friends. I am finally caught up on reading about 3 months worth daily news on everyone. So much has gone on with everyone. Lots of changes I see.
As everyone was experiencing various medical issues I was finally doing better and able to start some serious walking again or so I thought. About 3 wks ago I got up from a chair and tangled with the chair next to me placed at an angle for our dog Jacque. Down I went and thankfully thought I could survive my skinned knee playing dr to myself. Well 2 days later I realized a swollen area on the top of my foot requiring a dr visit, xrays and yes a boot. Thankfully the minimal pain and swelling has gone, but it actually took me 10 days to get a dr appt. So now I get around with a tied shoe or some very adjustable sandals for foot support. These falls come from no where. Hope you are finally starting to heal Sandy.
Anne I see you are making some changes at least with placing things that you use down in a more convenient spot. That is something that I need to do also. In fact I need to make time to go thru closets etc again; we moved here 5 yrs ago and there is lots of stuff that I now realize I no longer use eg grandkids preschool toys, too small of jackets and other miscellaneous items too. Glad to see that you are considering maybe making a move in the future to a place that requires less work on your part and a lot more convenient for your son. If it is meant to be it will fall right into place. Those apples of yours remind me of MacIntoshes. When we lived in Alberta that is what we fell in love with and I still eat them to this day. Glad the new crop is coming into the stores.
Sandy I would love to know where you get all of your energy from. Plus you are one lucky lady with your bingo games. Can't say I am that lucky, but then with slots well you know.... Haven't started Bingo playing yet Your grandkids are growing up so quickly. I am sure you are exhausted after taking care of them. Don't do it now, but caring for our 5 yr old granddaughter from noon until 6 pm 5 days a wk for a yr 4 yrs ago was definitely exhausting. However we made a lot of memories. She at 9 now and her older sister 16 are both cheerleaders, so that requires a lot of time on the parents part. Plus our grandson is in baseball continuously it seems. Enjoy them while you can.
Lin, think of you often and appreciate traveling via fb photos with you. We certainly have gone to a lot of great places. Stay safe with all of the rain and bad storms you seem to be having. Happy Belated Birthday !!
Buzz, I was so concerned when you took that nasty fall hitting your head, plus the bruises that came later. Glad to see that you are slowly healing from all of that. I too loved the Downton Abbey movie that is currently out in the theatres. Almost time to enjoy the whole series again. Definitely a good rainy day activity to do this. You have to love Maggie Smith as much as I do. Hoping for another Sequel, but suspect she will no longer be in it. Take care.
Patsy, Thought of you as we were traveling up your way with our rv about a month ago. Oregon is such a beautiful state, but crazy drivers. GPSs proved not to be our friend up there either. We ended up on a couple of horrible roads....logging roads actually traveling from McMinnville over to the coast. Detours are never fun. Finally ended up at Tillamuck where we enjoyed the tour as well as the wonderful ice cream. While traveling some of the coast south I wondered where you actually lived, but suspected it was further north. Enjoy hearing all about the area you reside in, plus that great dog. We have a toy poodle that also doesn't like gas stations when his Dad gets out to get gas. Bad enough with a toy poodle. Glad to pull out of there for sure.
Jackie, Love hearing about your adventures with the dogs and the British words you say that keep me wondering what they mean. You and Anne continue to give me a laugh or two and a wonderful reminder of my dear grandmother. Ate some marmalade on my toast this morning in memory of her. Wondering if Marmalade is of British origin. I continue to work on my family genealogy.....3/4 of my grandparental heritage is from various parts of England. (London, Leicestershire and Essex). Absolutely love the pictures I frequently get on fb. Glad to hear you are up and moving around again after your surgeries and enjoy your cute chickens !
Well it is time to call it a night. Thinking of all of you and the other Sneakers that appear on here occasionally. Until next time....
Diane
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DIANE !! Absolutely lovely to "read" from you again. Made my morning oatmeal more enjoyable! and I must buy some marmalade. You've got me yearning for marmalade of all things. I don't know if it's British in origin but it is certainly BIG in the old country. Toast and marmalade and lots of butter for breakfast.
All for now, busy day, but delighted to say good morning to you and all Sneakers!
Anne.
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Good morning. Wonderful to hear your news Diane. Thanks to Facebook we do travel the world together. I enjoy that so much.
Getting together with friends this morning at a home instead of a public place. I would imagine the political discussions will be hot!
Hugs to my dear Sneaker friends. ❤️❤️
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Happy Thursday! Meeting today and another rainy day. Hope to get back later but wanted to say good morning.
Wonderful to hear from you Diane, thank you for the updates.
Have a great day.
Sandy
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Good morning all! We have partly cloudy skies, there is a promise of showers and it is pleasantly cool. I see Mr. Sun peeping through the clouds. But he may be shy today.
John oiled the furnace and changed the filters. I get the giggles just thinking about our “temperature “ wars. I never want the furnace on. I would rather slip on a sweater and enjoy the cool air. John likes to have the furnace on and the inside temp of at least 70 and 72 is perfect for him. That is too warm for me. I like to breathe cool air. You can imagine how we turn the furnace up and down constantly.
I am repotting some house plants that have gotten darned unruly. They are climbing out of their pots. Big mess however. Potting soil and leaves everywhere. I know some might think it alarming but I talk to my plants and christen them with names. John and our kids also call them by these names. I have a huge banana like plant called Frank. The funny thing is our son has a plant just like it in his studio. He calls it Frank Jr. or affectionly Frankie.
I am reading Halloween stories at the library story hour this month. I must walk on eggs with this however. Some kids come from non traditional religious beliefs. My solution is to advertise ahead the name of the story next week with a sort of review. I really hate the notion of offending any of the kids and their family. So far things are going smoothly.
Jackie: our son found two little new born kittens in a dumpster when he was just out of college. He took them to a vet who said they might not make it but gave our son instructions on their care. He kept them wrapped in a sweater in his desk drawer and fed them every two hours. They lived 23 years and were just awful cats their entire life. They peed in the fireplace and scratched up his furniture. They constantly were on the hunt for prey. His girlfriends didn’t like them at all. The point is...some cats are born with bad attitudes. What can you do?
Apples, apples, everywhere. We love to try them all. You have to be brave to eat some of the very tart variety. John thinks you might have to dail 911 after trying a grannie Smith Apple. They make him pucker for hours. I sort of like them.
Enough of my blabber.....hello Diane, Anne, Lin, Sandy, Jackie, Buzz and all other dear sneakers!
Patsy☘️
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Started a post a couple of hours ago then my neighbour dropped in to see how George is getting on and we had a good catch up. Back to my post to discover it had disappeared! Time to cook my chicken stir fry then get back to posting.
George is doing well so we managed a short walk after lunch when it immediately started to rain and once again we got soaked. It did get him past a rather paranoid stage he'd reached, probably the drugs he's on and he's now snoozing on a blanket I placed on a chair while I watch world athletics in front of the fire. Granny slippers included in the photo!!
Our weather is awful as low clouds drift past the window and the rain continues to pour but since I'm home for the day keeping an eye on George it doesn't matter.
Diane, what a brilliant surprise to discover your post and learn you have been enjoying your travels. Now I'm wondering what English words Anne and I use that you don't! 😄😆
Marmalade is a must on toast in the morning and a favourite addition in any Women's Institute market sale. I'll have to Google it's history.
Patsy, Brady certainly falls into the monster cat category as I still remember when I first brought him home and he set out to knock everything off shelves including the tv. Mr Innocent is currently snoozing on my lap with a butter wouldn't melt expression! Perhaps rescues like Brady and your son's 2 kittens feel a need to let their human know they didn't appreciate being dumped by the previous person!
Hello to Sandy, Lin, Buzz and Anne. I'm off to research marmalade! 🍊🍊
Jackie
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I should have known, the Romans got the idea of marmalade from the Greeks soaking citrus fruit and quince, including the skin, in honey. The word comes from Portugese "marmalada" which means quince.
There endeth today's lesson. 😊
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Oh my goodness, I won't spoil it for JACKIE, but you will never guess the original home of marmalade. Small clue, we have a connection in our little family group but it ain't the UK!
ADDED ON AFTER POSTING. JACKIE, you beat me to it. I didn't see anything about romans though. I just found Country of origin: Portugal. Shan't tell Mary Jo, lol.
So far we've had three days of continual rain. It's all drifting over from LIN and SANDY and the temperature is 54. The furnace set at 72 is switching on and off. I'm wearing my cosy granny slippers as well! Jilly is snoozing. We have something in common it would seem, well except for BUZZ. Snoozing pets, granny slippers, furnaces switching on and off, and dreary rainy weather.
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Just for fun. Here's my grannies.
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Oh my! I love those grannies. My ordered slippers should be here tomorrow or the next day. Then I will have a show and tell.
By the way I tried to make the pumpkin soup on MFP. Not bad! John liked it as well. I try to make some of the recipes on MFP. John likes some of them but he resists kale and Brussels sprouts. I love both.
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Darn, darn!!! Lost 2 posts and I'm too tired to repeat. Trump follower's shutting down our favorite leader is due to her"causing trouble". I can't see straight and typ ing is a nightmare. Otherwise, I'm great!\
O Anne...Braeburns are my favoritesa
Alwas glad to read Diane's latest! Love you allxXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Buzz
........................Always Believe Something Wonderful Is About To Happen!................................
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